Q.
The mass and diameter of a planet are twice that of the earth. What will be the time period of oscillation of a pendulum on this planet, if it is a seconds pendulum on earth
see full answer
Talk to JEE/NEET 2025 Toppers - Learn What Actually Works!
Real Strategies. Real People. Real Success Stories - Just 1 call away
An Intiative by Sri Chaitanya
a
2 seconds
b
2 seconds
c
12 seconds
d
22 seconds
answer is D.
(Unlock A.I Detailed Solution for FREE)
Ready to Test Your Skills?
Check your Performance Today with our Free Mock Test used by Toppers!
Take Free Test
Detailed Solution
acceleration due to gravity on Earth is ge=GMR2 acceleration due to gravity on planet is gp=GMpRp2 Given radius of planet Rp=2Rearth=2Re given mass of planet Mp=2Mearth=2Megpge=GMpRp2×Re2GMe substitute values of Rp=2RE,MP=2Me gpge=2Re24Re2=12 gp=ge2 ........(1) TeTp=gpge=ge/2g=12 substitute time period on earth =2 that of seconds pendulum 2Tp=12⇒Tp=22 seconds.
Watch 3-min video & get full concept clarity